NYBG J ob Description Title Reports t o Planning, Design and Construction Project Manager - Architect Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction & Operations and CSO, AVP for Capital Planning and Senior Project Manager Position Summary : Manages capital projects from concept to completion with a primary focus on the planning, design and construction administration phases of a project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, design, review of construction documents, bidding, award, and construction administration as needed. Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution. Specific Duties & Responsibilities : + Manage, as needed, and provide general assistance in planning and programming, design, bidding, budget preparation, scheduling, managing construction projects, and related activities. + Coordination and interaction with NYBG staff; architects; engineers; contractors ; construction managers; consultants; public agencies. + On-site inspection and direction of construction that is typical of construction administrative services, close observation of all aspects of projects from initiation to completion as needed. Management and coordination of consultants and contractors as needed. + Assist the Senior Project Manager, AVP for Capital Projects and Vice President for Capital Projects as needed. Qualifications : + Licensed Architect preferred, with a focus on technical skills including materials , utilities and infrastructure. Must have experience in designing and executing both small-scale in-house design projects from design through construction and also the management of consultant teams designing large projects on the garden’s behalf. + Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in performing design and construction project management work, including planning, administering, managing, coordinating, and expediting both large and small-scale projects. Experience must include the monitoring and supervision of multi-disciplinary consultant design and/or construction management teams, inclusive of construction document preparation, pre-construction reviews, design and construction scheduling, construction administration, and post-construction tasks. + Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred. + Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications , bid documents and knowledge of Design and Construction Contracting. + Thorough understanding of Construction Practices with construction phase experience including the submittal, show drawing review process and on-site inspections. + Excellent communication skills- verbal, graphic and written; problem solving skills; organizational skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills. + Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. + Excellent computer skills- AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Adobe Acrobat software. + Advanced degree, LEED or SITES certification preferred. Physical Demands & Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to , stand and sit for long periods, use hands, handle tools, use motorized/heavy equipment, climb ladders, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather condition. Work under moderate and loud work conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Baseline Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on projects. Benefits: + 15 Vacation Days + 13 Paid Holidays + 12 Sick Days + Health and Dental Insurance Coverage + 401K + Pension Plan Salary: Commensurate with experience within the following range $102,000-$127,300. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org. If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.